Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $73,890 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.52
10th percentile $54,070
90th percentile $74,800
Employed locally 50
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,070
    25th
    $59,040
    50th (median)
    $73,890
    75th
    $74,030
    90th
    $74,800

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 104% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisiana $84,410
    Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $81,910
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,750
    Alaska $81,180
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $77,940
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,390

    Nearby metros — Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Wyoming $62,400

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,310
    Electricians $66,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,310
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,030
    Carpenters $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in Casper?

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Casper, WY is $35.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.78 or more per hour.

    Is Casper above or below average for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Casper, WY is 17.8% above the national median of $62,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Casper?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $54,070 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,040.